I made reference recently to a talk to be given tomorrow night by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson on their book, "Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest," published by Timber Press (right here in Portland).

The book is fabulous, with more than 1,200 color photos. I especially like how it is organized into color of flower and number of petals. I'll be keeping one in my car for those days I can tear myself away from the garden for communion with real nature (hopefully not naked!)

Mark Turner

The great thing about the authors' talk tomorrow night is that they're going to give us places to see the best wildflowers. I'm a dip when it comes to being in the right place at the right time.

Here are the details: "Where to See the Best Wildflowers in a Day Trip from Portland," 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing, Beaverton.